Weathering: The process that destroys or breaks the rocks and other substances on Earth's surface. Erosion: The movement of the particles of rock by wind, water, ice, or gravity is called erosion. Mechanical Weathering: The weather in which rock physically breaks into small pieces is called mechanical weathering. Abrasion: The grinding away of rocks by water, wind, ice, or gravity is called abrasion. Ice Wedging: The process in which wedges of rock widen and deepen in cracks is called ice wedging. Chemical Weathering: The process in which rocks break down because of chemical changes. Permeable: Permeable means that a material is filled with tiny, connected holes where water can seep through.
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7.1 Rocks and Weathering
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Weathering: The process that destroys or breaks the rocks and other substances on Earth's surface.
Erosion: The movement of the particles of rock by wind, water, ice, or gravity is called erosion.
Mechanical Weathering: The weather in which rock physically breaks into small pieces is called mechanical weathering.
Abrasion: The grinding away of rocks by water, wind, ice, or gravity is called abrasion.
Ice Wedging: The process in which wedges of rock widen and deepen in cracks is called ice wedging.
Chemical Weathering: The process in which rocks break down because of chemical changes.
Permeable: Permeable means that a material is filled with tiny, connected holes where water can seep through.
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